Netherlands: Overseas seed potato exports are well on schedule

Published 2022년 2월 1일

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Algeria and Egypt have significantly increased their purchase of Dutch seed potatoes by nearly 40,000 tons and 15,000 tons respectively, compared to the previous year, making them the largest buyers in the first half of the marketing season. The total export volume of seed potatoes stood at 349,190 tons, marking the highest in five years with a total of 730,600 tons sold abroad. Purchases by African countries, especially Algeria and Egypt, have been notable, while purchases by Asian countries and European buyers, excluding the UK, have been average and below their estimated needs due to Brexit export restrictions.

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Algeria and Egypt in particular bought considerably more Dutch seed in the first part of the marketing season than last year. On December 31, 72,120 tons had already been shipped to Algeria, that was almost 40,000 tons less on the last day of 2020. Traditionally, Algeria is a major buyer of Dutch seed potatoes. But last year sales were limited due to a shortage of payment capacity and government policy to stimulate the cultivation of own seed. This year, the Algerians seem to be able to benefit from the high oil prices again and are therefore investing in good starting material for their own potato cultivation. The situation is somewhat similar for Egypt. Until the turn of the year, this North African country bought 45,720 tons of seed potatoes from the Netherlands. That is more than 15,000 tons more than last year. The export counter for Dutch seed potatoes stands at 349,190 tons until 31 December 2021. At this point in the marketing season, this is the highest volume of the past ...

Source: Nieuwe Oogst